UP North Catholic
Matthew Handley
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Ep. 19 - What Nostra Aetate says
Matthew reads and discusses Nostra Aetate, the Second Vatican Council declaration on the Church’s relationship to other non-Christian religions, and then explores the different processions for…
S1E18 Ep. 18 - Movies and preaching (w/ Brandy Holt)
Pope Leo XIV urges world leaders to go to confession. Then Matthew talks to Brandy Holt about using movies to preach the Gospel after this year’s Oscars.UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern…
Ep. 17 - Our roles in the Church / ICYMI
This week, Matthew comments on Ephesians 4 and we look back on news stories you may have missed.UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or…
Ep. 16 - What ought immigrants to do? (w/ Marcus Peter Th.D)
Matthew and Dr. Marcus Peter discuss immigration, education, and imagination. But first, Matthew explores how we should speak to those in error.UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle…
Ep. 15 - The state of our speech
Matthew discusses Church teaching on offenses to truth.UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm…
Ep. 14 - Meet the Vice Chancellor (w/ Gannon Foley)
This week, Matthew discusses the constant need for conversion. Then, he talks to the Diocese of Marquette’s new Vice Chancellor, Gannon Foley.UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio…
Ep. 13 - Jimmy Lai sentenced
Catholic billionaire and Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to twenty years in prison for violations of Hong Kong’s National Secury Law. Matthew Handley breaks down this…
Ep. 12 - Goals for polticial life / ICYMI
This week, Matthew looks at what the bishops say the goals for political life are and catches you up on religion and Catholic news stories from the past month you may have missed.UP North Catholic…
Ep. 11 - What does the Church say about Catholic Social Teaching in the public square?
This week, Matthew looks at Forming Consciences for Faithful Citzenship and looks at this question: What does the Church say about Catholic Social Teaching in the public square? Matthew also talks…
S1E10 Ep. 10 - Should your faith detirmine how you vote?
This week, Matthew looks at Forming Consciences for Faithful Citzenship and shares why the bishops ask these questions:* Why does the Church teach about issues affecting public policy?* Who in the…
Ep. 9 - Denial of care
This week, Matthew Handley discusses the Catholic position on healthcare. Then, he shares a 2023 interview he conducted with the late Dr. Dan Hurley. His insurance company denied a scan necessary…
S1E8 Ep. 8 - Be prepared to vote
This week, Matthew Handley discusses the importance of voting and the upcoming statewide elections in Michigan. Then, he shares stories you may have missed in In Case You Missed it (ICYMI).UP North…
S1E7 Ep. 7 - Do not be anxious (w/ Dino Piccinini)
Happy New Year! Matthew shares reflections on readings from the lectionary for Masses for the Beginning of the Civil Year. Then, he and Dino Piccinini conclude their conversation about seminary…
S1E6 Ep. 6 - Discernment (w/ Dino Piccinini)
Matthew Handley heads out west with his friend Dino Piccinini, who shares his discernment testimony and what it is like being a seminarian for the Diocese of Toledo. Matthew also shares reflections…
Ep. 5 - Solidarity with Jimmy Lai
Matthew Handley discusses the recent conviction of Catholic pro-democracy activist and media mogul Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong. Then, he talks about high-profile forgiveness.Click here to support the…
S1E4 Ep. 4 - The Jubilee year comes to a close
The Jubilee Year of Hope ends in the Diocese of Marquette on December 28th. That means there is still time to make a pilgrimage to one of the six sites across the Upper Peninsula. Then, In Case…
S1E3 Ep. 3 - Peace and why Jesus became man
Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his first foreign trip and spoke to young people in Lebanon about peace. What exactly is the peace we should be striving for? Then Matthew shares some defenses of the…
S1E2 Ep. 2 - Christ is King
Last Sunday was the Solemnity of Christ the King and Matthew Handley explores whether or not we let Christ be king over our lives. Then Matthew breaks down some of the questions Pope Leo XIV was…
S1E1 Ep. 1 - Ministering to college students (w/ Fr. Bob Keller, OP)
In this first episode of UP North Catholic, Matthew Handley discusses whether it is prudent or worthwhile to worry about decisions in other dioceses. Then Fr. Bob Keller, OP joins him to discuss his…
UP North Catholic w/ Matthew Handley
Tune into Matthew Handley’s newest program, UP North Catholic on Northern Apostle Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.Beginning Saturday, Nov 22 at 7p and listen the next day on your favorite…
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